HIGHLAND HOME in RIDGELAND, MS was fined $10,033 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HIGHLAND HOME (RIDGELAND, MS) — $10,033 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HIGHLAND HOME in RIDGELAND, MS was fined $10,033 by CMS following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.